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09 February 2014

The Hand Embroidered Haven {Book Review}

The Hand Embroidered Haven by Megan Frock (of The Downtown Housewife) shows you how to stitch, sew and applique your way to fun, funky home decor that will add style to your space.

The Hand Embroidered Haven is filled with projects which are quirky, fun and which inspire the reader to get their needles and threads out, in readiness to create.The 20 projects in this book, are divided into four main (fun) sections:1. Living It Up and Dining In 2. Treat Me Sweet and Put Me To Bed3. Itty Bitty Bedroom4. Big Kid’s Crib

The projects have a modern twist and are suited to any contemporary relaxed home. The designs are clever and unusual and will undoubtedly, have the stitcher, smiling while the stitch. Honestly, how can the cover image with the bunny ears on a television, not inspire a smile?

My son loves this applique and embroidered robot design and wants it on his bath robe, though I think it would be fun to incorporate it onto a pillow for his room. Perhaps even get him to stitch it…I love this Stump Stool. Never, have I thought to create my own foot stool, but here in The Hand Embroidered Haven, there is a pattern and instructions on how to make my very own.

I received a review copy of this book, but thought I’d share the love and give my copy away. If you’d like a chance to win this quirky embroidery book, please leave a comment on this post telling me what you’re most looking forward to this week.I’ll choose a winner on Friday evening, 14 February 2014 (Valentine’s Day) AEDST and announce it on my Samelia’s Mum Facebook Page. Be sure to follow my page so that you know if you’re the winner!

Disclaimer: I received copies of this books to review. All images and thoughts are my own. Any links provided are NOT affiliates.

We have had some slightly cooler weather. A timely reminder that Winter will be here before you know it. I'm looking forward to going through my wool stash this week. I'm thinking woollen bed socks for my Mother first up.

I am looking forward to seeing my first grand daughter this week! I'm so excited and I also get to give to my daughter two baby crib quilts that I've completed. They are the first 2 quilts I've ever made I just can't wait for Thursday to get here, counting the days!

I am looking forward to having our backyard finished this week & I can sit outside finishing the 2 applique fairy quilts I have for my granddaughters. The book looks like it would stop me doing my housework :)